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Plant safety

An overview of poisonous plants.

Poison ivy

Do you know what poison ivy looks like? Learn how to recognize a poison ivy plant and how to treat the rash if your child is exposed.

Role of protein foods in a healthy diet

Learn about the benefits of protein foods and how to help you and your family get enough protein.

Iron

Babies, children and adults all need iron to keep their bodies healthy. Discover sources of iron and how to get enough.

Complementary and alternative medicines for sickle cell disease

Read about complementary and alternative therapies and how to use them safely to avoid side effects and interactions with your other sickle cell treatments.

Information about cannabis for recreational use

​Learn about cannabis (also known as marijuana, weed or pot) and find out about the short- and long-term effects of using it recreationally.

Cystic fibrosis and nutrition

People with cystic fibrosis can maintain healthy bodies with nutritional support and advice.

Carbohydrates (carbs)

Discover the types of carbohydrates and how they affect the body.

Vitamin D

Discover the role of vitamin D in the body and how to get enough in your diet.

Cannabis and children

Learn about cannabis, what happens if a child accidentally consumes cannabis and how to prevent unintentional cannabis poisoning.

Top 10 poisons in the home

Many of the most common poisons are items that can be found around the house. Learn about the top 10 most common types of poison exposures across all ages and for children younger than six years old.

Sickle cell disease: Complementary and alternative medicines

Learn about complementary and alternative medicines for sickle cell disease and what to do before trying a natural health product.

Opioids

Your pain care team may recommend opioids to help you manage acute (sudden) or persistent pain. Read about opioids, some of their side effects and how to manage side effects of opioids.

Zinc

Discover the role of zinc in the body and how to get enough in your diet.

Canada's Food Guide

Discover the foundation for healthy eating with Canada's Food Guide. Learn about Canada’s Food Guide recommendations and how to apply them to your family’s diet.

Vitamin B12

Discover the role of vitamin B12 in the body, and how to get enough in your diet.

Opioids for sickle cell pain

Your child's pain team may recommend opioids to help them manage acute (sudden) or persistent pain. Read about opioids, some of their side effects and how to manage side effects of opioids.

Vegetarianism in childhood

This article describes what to consider when your child decides to become a vegetarian.

Complementary and alternative medicines for JIA

There are various complementary and alternative therapies that are available in the treatment of JIA. Learn the difference between complementary and alternative therapies and how to tell which ones are safe for your child.

Calcium

Discover the role of calcium in the body and how to get enough.

Peanut allergy

A peanut allergy is a life-long reaction to the proteins in found peanuts. Find out how to help your child manage it.

Iron: Guidelines to improve your child's intake

Learn what iron deficiency is and what you can feed your child to make sure they receive the amount of iron they need.

Complementary and alternative medicines (CAMs) for JIA